92% of LBS MBA Graduates Employed Quickly

The London Business School's MBA Employment Report 2012 shows that 92% of  its most recent class of MBA graduates from London Business School (LBS) found employment within three months of graduation!

Of these:

•  35% took jobs in the corporate sector. 
•  33% took jobs in consulting 
•  32% took jobs in finance.
•  53% chose to work abroad. 

In September, the school launched the inaugural Global Business Experience, an immersion program through which faculty and students will have the opportunity to experience working environments in one of five global locations — New York and Boston, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg and Istanbul.

Source: London Business School MBA Employment Report 2012 

Registration Open Winter Visits to Stanford GSB/ スタンフォード大学ビジネススクール,

Registration is now open for winter information sessions and class visits at Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), according to Stanford GSB admissions blog.

Invited  prospective applicants to the MBA program to come see campus for themselves when the Class Visit Program resumes on January 14th.

Weekly information sessions will resume on January 7th. These are held each Monday and Friday, and are 85-minute-long sessions feature MBA admissions officials providing an overview of the Stanford GSB MBA program and admissions process. 

The sessions conclude by 12:10 p.m. to allow interested parties to also take part in tours of the Knight Management Center, which depart from the Bass Center at 12:15 p.m. Registration for information sessions is required.

Interested applicants can register now.

Only one class visit is available per quarter. Visitors must stay for the full duration of the class and not participate in the class.

Prospective applicants visiting campus can also take part in the Meet a Student Program. 

Current MBA students are available most Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. when classes are in session. 

These students conduct half-hour group conversations with interested applicants, sharing their first-hand experiences at Stanford GSB. No registration is required for this offering. Interested students can check at the Bass Center at 10 a.m. to see if a student is available.

Source: Stanford GSB 

Columbia Business School Releases Voices Blog

Columbia Business School (CBS) has launched Voices of Columbia Business School that helps prospective applicants to understsnd admissions process.  The blog will include regular entries from the CBS admissions team, as well as from current MBA and EMBA students.

“Our goal in launching this blog…is to provide insights into the admissions process, offer any updates we may have about how the process is flowing, and, perhaps most important, offer reflections on the Columbia Business School student experience,” wrote Assistant Dean of Admissions Amanda Carlson in one of the blog’s inaugural posts.

The review timeline for applications has changed slightly this year with the school trying to provide applicants with decisions as quickly as possible and either invite candidates to interview or release their applications within six weeks of beginning the review process. 

Final decisions will be released within two weeks of receiving the completed interview report. 

There are  three sections, one for admissions, one for upcoming events and a third with posts detailing student life. 

Source: Columbia Business School 

Stanford GSB Class of 2014 Profile

In its MBA Admissions Blog, the Stanford GSB has shared statistics on its incoming class of MBAs. The class includes an all-time high percentage of international students, a return to more typical levels of U.S. minority student representation and a slight increase in work experience among incoming students.

• Of the 398 new students who came to campus this year, 42% are international students – an all-time high – drawn from 53 countries 
• U.S. minority representation fell to 20%. 
• Work experience increased from 4.0 years last year to 4.2 years this year, a 10-year peak.
• Average GMAT score is now 729

Here is some key data from the Profile. 

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MBA School プロフィール: Yale SOM

Yale SOM       

 

Yale University
Average GMAT Score	722	GMAT Range	680-770
Class Size	231	Average Work Experience	65 Months
Applicant Deadlines	R1:04-Oct-2012 R2:08-Jan-2013 R3:18-Apr-2013	Decision Dates	R1:13-Dec-2012 R2:28-Mar-2013 R3:16-May-2013
Length of Program	21 Months

Yale School of Management was founded more than 30 years ago in New Haven, CT, USA and the school is known for its innovative approach towards management education. Yale prepares the future leaders for business world as well as society as both the world co-exists and the impact on one affects the other. Their new integrated curriculum for MBA emphasizes on bringing each individual’s perspective towards each problems, it helps in developing the individual leadership skills, their set of belief and values.

The core curriculum has courses like Organizational Perspectives which are multi disciplinary and team taught course where students collect the data, tools and skills to strategize and develop innovative solutions for various issues. The students are also taught the business fundamentals using cases which are real world challenges faced by corporate and SMEs worldwide. The students get to enhance their leadership skills through Integrated Leadership Perspective course and International Experience trips.

The school allows the student to have as many electives. It also offers 10 dual degree programs. Yale has exchange programs with 4 Global B-Schools. The Yale school has rich diverse community of students having different work experiences, beliefs and backgrounds. Yale is an Ivey school. The small class size and low student-faculty ratio encourages each applicant to become a member of Yale’s collaborative family

In class size of 226, 28% are international applicants. The school has strong alumni strength and it gives a scope to the newly joined candidate for interacting with 50+ student clubs. For being a part of this strong network the applicant should fulfill the requirements of application procedure with the submission of 2 Letters of Recommendations and Four Mandatory / One Optional Essays. To be part of this unique learning experience, showcase your diverse background with your professional and academic excellence, your interpersonal skills and leadership qualities thorough your application essays and interview. To secure an admit among tough competitors, you need the able guidance of an experienced professional who will help you in bringing out your best.

General Education is a group of thorough experienced professionals compounded with profound professional capabilities of guiding applicants to write impressive and successful B-School applications. So we would believe that we help you in your journey towards your dream B-School. We look forward to working with you to help you realize your professional aspirations

For more details log on to: www.mba.yale.edu

We have always advised candidates to write about their career progression, short term and long term goals, Why MBA, Why Now and Why School in the standard goal essay. Yale has made is even more specific by giving dedicated word limit and asking these questions explicitly. Hmm… That might take some competitive advantage away from our followers bit don’t worry. We have more to offer tailor made for Yale!! 

We have also advised candidates and our clients in past to use innovative structures for the standard goal essay because by nature it’s a pretty bland essay. Again that liberty is not available here since you have 150 words to answer a specific question. So, we recommend that you go on to answer these questions in the order asked with compelling arguments are suggested below:  

Yale Essay Questions 2012-13

Short Answer

What prompted your decision to get an MBA? When did you realize that this was a step you wanted – or needed – to take? (150 words maximum)
    
Personal Statement 1

Describe a difficult professional decision you had to make. What were the consequences, and what, if anything, did you learn? Would you make the same decision again? (300 words maximum)
    
Personal Statement 2

The Yale School of Management provides a leadership education characterized by broad-minded and intellectually curious students with diverse backgrounds, a distinctive integrated curriculum, connections to one of the great research universities in the world, and the broad reach of an innovative and expanding global network of top business schools. What will you contribute to the Yale SOM community, and how will being part of it help you extend your professional vision? (300 words maximum)
    
Personal Statement 3

What do you consider to be your most significant accomplishment? Why? (300 words maximum)
    
Required for re-applicants only

What steps have you taken to improve your candidacy since your last application? (300 words maximum)
    
Optional Information

If any aspect of your candidacy needs further explanation, please provide any additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider. (200 words maximum) 

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MBA School プロフィール: Stanford GSB

Stanford GSB

 

Stanford University
Average GMAT Score	730	GMAT Range	580-790
Class Size	397	Average Work Experience	48 Months
Applicant Deadlines	R1:03-Oct-2012 R2:09-Jan-2013 R3:03-Apr-2013	Decision Dates	R1:12-Dec-2012 R2:27-Mar-2013 R3:15-May-2013
Length of Program	21 Months

Since its inception in 1925 Stanford has met the challenges of the ever changing economy by empowering the leaders with skills and knowledge that help them in shaping the future of business world .This school has established itself as a global leader in management education and has built an international reputation based on the various leadership programs with practical experience exposure designed to develop insightful, principled global leaders. The School allows having a better interaction with your peers and faculty by having a student to faculty ration of 6:1. With impressive alumni of 26,000, the students have excess to the advices and experiences of the leaders in the Global business community.

The School has continued to incorporate new additions to its curriculum by having an impressive faculty known for its cutting-edge research in its teaching. Every MBA graduate from Stanford is enriched by the global experiences and diversity of the class size of 385.

To be part of this experience, you need to showcase your intellectual prowess, leadership skills, personal interests and community contribution in your essays, a good GMAT score, Letter of references and best interview. So, for crossing these hurdles to be part of Stanford –GBS, either the candidate should be master of all the above mentioned requirements or should be taking guidance from experienced professionals who have already faced or dealt with similar kind of situations.

General Education being the group of thorough experienced professionals compounded with profound professional capabilities of guiding applicants to write impressive and successful B-School applications. We help you in your journey towards your dream B-School. Join us today to realize your dream.

Essay Questions for Year 2013

Essay 1: What matters most to you, and why? (750 words - suggested)
 
Essay 2: What do you want to do—REALLY—and why Stanford? (450 words - suggested)
 
Essay 3: Answer two of the four questions below. Tell us not only what you did but also how you did it. What was the outcome? How did people respond? Only describe experiences that have occurred during the last three years. In your short answer responses (Essay 3, options A, B, C, or D), we learn more about the experiences that have shaped your attitudes, behaviors, and aspirations. (300 words each - suggested)
 
Option A: Tell us about a time when you built or developed a team whose performance exceeded expectations.
Option B: Tell us about a time when you made a lasting impact on your organization.
Option C: Tell us about a time when you generated support from others for an idea or initiative.
Option D: Tell us about a time when you went beyond what was defined or established.

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MBA School プロフィール: SDA Bocconi

SDA Bocconi, Bocconi University 

 

Application Deadlines: Jan 2011 intake
Round	I	II
Deadlines	01 Aug 2010	15 Oct 2010

Essay 1.

Write down, in order of importance, all possible past or present community or cultural responsibilities. (approx. 1390 chars.)

 

Essay 2.

What interests and occupations do you pursue in your free time? (approx. 1390 chars.)

 

Essay 3.

What do you think you gained from your university studies? Conversely, what important things do you think your studies lacked? (approx. 1390 chars.)

 

Essay 4.

Explain the most significant goals you think you have achieved so far and the reasons for their importance in your personal growth. (approx. 1500 chars.)

 

Essay 5.

Describe your strong points, personal and professional, explaining why you see them as such. (approx. 1500 chars.)

 

Essay 6.

Describe your weak points, personal and professional, explaining why you see them as such. (approx. 1500 chars.)

 

Essay 7.

What are the reasons that lead you to apply to the MBA program at this point in your life? (approx. 2400 chars.)

 

Essay 8.

What do you hope to get from the MBA program? (approx. 2400 chars.)

 

Essay 9.

What other possibilities have you seriously considered, apart from the MBA program, for reaching your goals of personal and professional growth? (approx. 2400 chars.)

 

Essay 10.

Have you applied to other business schools in Italy or elsewhere? If yes, which ones and why? (approx. 2000 chars.)

 

Essay 11.

Where do you wish to pursue your profession after receiving the MBA diploma? Why? (approx. 2300 chars.)

 

Essay 12.

What are your short-term professional goals (within the next four years)? (approx. 2300 chars.)

 

Essay 13.

What are your long-term professional goals? (approx. 2500 chars.)

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MBA School プロフィール: RSM

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Average GMAT Score	640	GMAT Range	590-710
Class Size	138	Average Work Experience	68 months Months
Applicant Deadlines	Rolling admissions Applications	Decision Dates
Length of Program	12 months Months

Erasmus Rotterdam Essay Questions 2012-13

Essay 1: How do you see your career developing and how will earning the RSM Erasmus University MBA help you achieve your goals? (Please respond fully but concisely to this question. Each essay should contain around 500 words.)

Essay 2: Describe your favourite hobby, pastime or sport and explain how it reflects your personality. (Please respond fully but concisely to this question)

Essay 3: Describe the most difficult decision you have made and its personal effect on you. (Please respond fully but concisely to this question)

Optional Essay: Please feel free to supply any additional information that you believe would be helpful to the Admissions Committee in making the final decision on your application.

Essays 2010-2011:

The essays form an integral role in the application and selection procedure. Before you begin preparing your essays, you are requested to conduct a thorough self-assessment. The essays are meant to present a unique picture of you. The Admissions Committee is interested to learn about you, what your values are and the distinctive qualities that make you an interesting candidate for our MBA Program.

Essay 1:

How do you see your career developing and how will earning the RSM Erasmus University MBA help you achieve your goals? (Please respond fully but concisely to this question, ensuring it does NOT exceed 500 words.)

 

Essay 2:

Describe your favorite hobby, pastime or sport and explain how it reflects your personality. (Please respond fully but concisely to this question, ensuring it does NOT exceed 500 words.)

 

Essay 3:

Describe the most difficult decision you have made and its personal effect on you. (Please respond fully but concisely to this question, ensuring it does NOT exceed 500 words.)

 

Optional Essay:

Please feel free to supply any additional information that you believe would be helpful to the Admissions Committee in making the final decision on your application.

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MBA School プロフィール: Oxford Saïd

Oxford Saïd 

 

University of Oxford: Saïd
Average GMAT Score	690	GMAT Range	640-770
Class Size	248	Average Work Experience	72 Months
Applicant Deadlines	R1:12-Oct-2012 R2:11-Jan-2013 R3:08-Mar-2013	Decision Dates	R1:07-Dec-2012 R2:15-Mar-2013 R3:19-Apr-2013
Length of Program	12 Months

In the English-speaking world, Oxford is considered the oldest university and has been educating leaders for over 800 years. It has produced many gifted men and women who have gone on to lead in every sphere of human Endeavour. The alumni list includes six kings, 47 Nobel prize-winners, 25 UK prime ministers, six current holders of the Order of Merit, plus three saints, 86 archbishops, 18 cardinals and one pope. MBA students join an institution that has educated world-changing leaders since the thirteenth century.

University of Oxford Said Business School was established in 1996 and is one of Europe’s youngest and most entrepreneurial business schools, with a reputation for innovative business education. The school is known for its interdisciplinary approach, research strengths, world-class research centers and focus on the future in business arena. The quality of the institution, course and experience are the key factors which make the individual consider the MBA degree from the University of Oxford. The programme outline is designed to provide importance to numerous electives, entrepreneurship projects and strategic consulting projects.

The Oxford full time MBA class consists of 91% international students representing 51 nationalities. The average age of the class is 29 and the average years of work experience is 6. A high score does not guarantee a place, nor does a low score automatically disqualify your application. Oxford also requires two letters of recommendations and two essays.

Oxford Essay Questions 2012-13(For Class of 2014)

Essay 1: Explain why you chose your current job. How do you hope to see your career developing over the next five years? How will an MBA assist you in the development of these ambitions? (750 words)
Essay 2: What should Oxford expect from you? (750 words)

Re-applicants will need to complete the two essays mentioned above and a third essay on the topic:
Essay: What improvements have you made in your candidacy since you last applied to the Oxford MBA? (250 words)
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MBA School プロフィール: NYU Stern

NYU Stern   

 

New York University (Stern)
Average GMAT Score	719	GMAT Range	680-760
Class Size	391	Average Work Experience	54 Months
Applicant Deadlines	R1:15-Nov-2012 R2:15-Jan-2013 R3:15-Mar-2013	Decision Dates	R1:15-Feb-2013 R2:01-Apr-2013 R3:01-Jun-2013
Length of Program	21 Months

NYU Stern Essay Questions 2012-13

Essay 1. Professional Aspirations(750 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

(a) Why pursue an MBA (or dual degree) at this point in your life?
(b) What actions have you taken to determine that Stern is the best fit for your MBA experience?
(c) What do you see yourself doing professionally upon graduation?

Essay 2. Your Two Paths(500 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

The mission of the Stern School of Business is to develop people and ideas that transform the challenges of the 21st century into opportunities to create value for business and society. Given today’s ever-changing global landscape, Stern seeks and develops leaders who thrive in ambiguity, embrace a broad perspective and think creatively about the range of ways they can have impact.

(a) Describe two different and distinct paths you could see your career taking long term. How do you see your two paths unfolding?
(b) How do your paths tie to the mission of NYU Stern?
(c) What factors will most determine which path you will take?

Essay 3. Personal Expression

Please describe yourself to your MBA classmates. You may use almost any method to convey your message (e.g. words, illustrations). Feel free to be creative.

Essay 4. Additional Information (optional)

Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. This may include current or past gaps in employment, further explanation of your undergraduate record or self-reported academic transcript(s), plans to retake the GMAT, GRE and/or TOEFL or any other relevant information.

If you are unable to submit a recommendation from your current supervisor, you must explain your reason in Essay 4.

If you are a re-applicant from last year, please explain how your candidacy has improved since your last application.

Essay Question For 2011

Essay 1.

Professional Aspirations (750 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

Think about the decisions you have made in your life. Answer the following:

• What choices have you made that led you to your current position?
• Why pursue an MBA at this point in your life?
• What is your career goal upon graduation from NYU Stern? What is your long-term career goal?

Essay 2.

Your Stern Experience (500 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

We take great care to shape the Stern community with individuals who possess both intellectual and interpersonal strengths. We seek individuals who are highly intelligent, collaborative and committed to flourishing as Stern leaders. Please answer the following questions:

• What is your personal experience with the Stern community? Tell us what actions you have taken to learn about us.
• Describe what most excites you about Stern from both an academic and extracurricular perspective.
• How do you anticipate making your mark on the Stern community? Be specific about the roles you will take on and the impact you hope to achieve.

Essay 3.

Personal Expression

Please describe yourself to your MBA classmates. You may use almost any method to convey your message (e.g. words, illustrations). Feel free to be creative.

If you will submit Essay 3 via mail or by providing an online link, please provide a brief description of your submission and its relevance to your MBA application.

Essay 4.

Additional Information (optional)

Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. This may include current or past gaps in employment, further explanation of your undergraduate record or self-reported academic transcript(s), plans to retake the GMAT, GRE and/or TOEFL or any other relevant information.

If you are unable to submit a recommendation from your current supervisor, you must explain your reason in Essay 4.

If you are a re-applicant from last year, please explain how your candidacy has improved since your last application.

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MBA School プロフィール: NUS

NUS 

 

NUS Business School - National University of Singapore
Average GMAT Score	664	GMAT Range	580-730
Class Size	492	Average Work Experience	62 Months
Applicant Deadlines	R1:31-Jan-2012 R2:31-Mar-2012	Decision Dates
Length of Program	17 Months

Essay questions for 2012

Essays – All applicants to the NUS MBA Program have to complete three essay questions via the online application system. The word limit for each essay is 300 words,

Essay 1

Choose one of the two questions below:

• Describe your most valued accomplishment and explain why you view it as such OR
• Describe a time when you failed. What did you learn from that failure? How has that failure made you better equipped for the future?

Essay 2

Name one current issue (economic / social / political) that Asia is facing and identify a couple of strategies that you feel may adequately address the issue.

Essay 3

“Rampant consumerism (seeking material goods without the ability to afford them) is one of the main causes for the current global economic crisis. Restraining consumerism remains a key task for developed countries like the US and Western Europe.” What are your views?

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MBA School プロフィール: Michigan Ross

Michigan Ross 

 

University of Michigan (Ross)
Average GMAT Score	703	GMAT Range	650-750
Class Size	501	Average Work Experience	60 Months
Applicant Deadlines	R1:10-Oct-2012 R2:03-Jan-2013 R3:04-Mar-2013	Decision Dates	R1:15-Jan-2013 R2:15-Mar-2013 R3:15-May-2013
Length of Program	20 Months

MBA Essay Questions- Fall 2013 

Essay 1. Introduce yourself to your future Ross classmates in 100 words or less. (100 words maximum)

 

Essay 2. Describe your career goals. How will an MBA from Ross help you to achieve those goals? (300 word maximum)

 

Essay 3. Describe a time in your career when you were frustrated or disappointed. What advice would you give to a colleague who was dealing with a similar situation? (500 word maximum)

 

Essay 4. What are you most passionate about and why? How will this passion positively impact Ross? (300 word maximum)

Essay 5.Optional question- Is there anything else you think the Admissions Committee should know about you to evaluate your candidacy? (500 word maximum) 

Essays Question for 2011

• Introduce yourself in 100 words or less.
• Describe your career goals. How will the Ross MBA help you to achieve your goals?(500 word maximum)
• Describe a time in your career when you were frustrated or disappointed. What did you learn from that experience? (500 word maximum)
• Select one of the following questions:
  • What are you most passionate about and why? (300 word maximum)
  • We expect that Ross MBAs will not only be effective leaders, but also effective teachers. How will you contribute to the learning experience of your peers at Ross? (300 word maximum)
• Optional question: Is there anything else you think the Admissions Committee should know about you to evaluate your candidacy? (500 word maximum)

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